Next generation Core 2 Duo 'ready to roll'

At Intel's keynote Computex address, Executive Vice President Sean Maloney was typically bullish about Intel's forthcoming products. These include the Penryn-core, next-generation Core 2 Duo processors which use 45nm transistors. He boldly claimed that 'the yield on 45nm was looking very good' and that Intel is 'very much ready to roll' with the products. ...more

Palm PDAs leak on to the Internet

Details of two new Palm PDAs have been leaked onto the Internet. Engadget reveals that the Tungsten TX has a 320 x 480 pixel, 65,000 colour LCD , built-in 802.11b WiFi, Bluetooth 1. ...more

Lexmark unveils 2002 inkjet range

Lexmark has unveiled its 2002 series of inkjet printers. The range includes the Z65, which Lexmark claimed is the industry's first printer to support 4800x1200 dpi (dots per inch) resolution. As the flagship of the range, the Z65 is aimed at the SOHO (small office/home office) market. ...more

Networks for Business 2003: Multi-Tech launches cellular wireless desktop modem

A wireless modem for globe-trotting businessmen - Multi-Tech has launched its first cellular wireless desktop modem. Supporting GSM, GPRS and CDMA technologies, its suitable for worldwide deployment With a RS-232 DE-15 Voice/Data interface connector and SMA antenna connector, the MultiModem GSM/GPRS and CDMA can be used as a desktop unit or be panel mounted. Multi-Tech also announced new Digital MultiVoIP Gateways. ...more

UK boasts highest growth rate for broadband penetration in Europe

The UK is showing the fastest rate of take-up for broadband in Europe. The bad news, however, is that we still stand second from bottom in the European broadband stakes, according to the April 2003 figures from Nielsen//NetRatings. The total for take up is 22 per cent, marginally greater than Italy, at 16 per cent. ...more